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Clay Higgins

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Clay Higgins is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Louisiana's 3rd congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Higgins has focused on issues such as law enforcement, public safety, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. He is known for his strong stance on combating violent political rhetoric and has called for stricter regulations on social media platforms regarding hate speech and threats of violence.

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Mar 15, 2021

I mean, if we haven't taught the Afghan people how to care for themselves in 20 years, you know, what makes us think we are going to do it in two more.

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Mar 10, 2021

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 225, nays 202, not voting 3, as…

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Mar 10, 2021

Let's save a life. I am going to share with my colleagues an actual story going on right now, because my citizens have my phone number. I have had the same phone number since 2004. They know they can reach out to me for help. A young lady…

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Mar 10, 2021

I am going to attempt to address the hearts and minds of some of my dear friends across the aisle, and I do have friends: I respect you, I love you, and I admire you. I recognize that we have all lived different lives, but let me clarify…

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Mar 10, 2021

I thank my colleagues for engaging in this debate today. Mr. Speaker, there is a higher authority than the law of man. Above the Speaker's podium are the words, in this great Chamber, ``In God we trust.'' Do we? Do we recognize that the…

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Mar 9, 2021

Electronic vote not cast. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. En Bloc No. 1.

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Mar 1, 2021

Ensuring oversight of Federal programs and American treasure should be a priority mission of this committee.

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Feb 25, 2021

In my opinion, all server hosting companies, large and small, share a responsibility in vetting their clients.

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Feb 23, 2021

Congressman-elect Luke Letlow was called home far too soon. He was a friend and we were looking forward to working together here in the people's House. His passing was so sudden and unexpected that it caused many of us-- it certainly…

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Feb 23, 2021

Statistics stating that the United States is worst in the world, statistics are very commonly lies.

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Feb 23, 2021

I find it highly ironic that Americans are being asked to live under continued repressive COVID restrictions while the Biden administration has relaxed our borders.

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Feb 23, 2021

We know our children are falling behind. We know that we have rising cases of child abuse.

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Feb 23, 2021

Students have the highest risk of long-term negative effects due to Government actions in response to COVID.

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Feb 23, 2021

Families have been restricted from the death beds of their loved ones. It is an unbelievable emotional impact.

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Feb 23, 2021

We have shut down the world's economy and destroyed millions of American families' lives over a virus.

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Feb 9, 2021

Personally, I think we should strike back in the cyber realm.

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Feb 3, 2021

Reports from boots on the ground and crime statistics overwhelming show that physical barriers work.

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Feb 3, 2021

Our Founding Fathers delivered us a representative republic that welcomes any person to become a part of this great country.

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Feb 3, 2021

The Biden administration has unfortunately begun implementing dangerous policies that threaten our homeland.

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Feb 3, 2021

This could be at the expense of hardworking Americans who are struggling due to the COVID-19 impact.

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Jan 6, 2021

My, my, my. Let us take a deep breath, shall we? Madam Speaker, the cornerstone of the strength of our American Republic is not only the peaceful transition of power; it is the peaceful transition of a lawful power. It is within the…

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Dec 21, 2020

if Biden is inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States on January 20th, it will mark the final hour of conspiracy to dismantle the American election process, and the first hour of conspiracy to dismantle America.

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Dec 21, 2020

If Biden is inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States on January 20th, it will mark the final hour of conspiracy to dismantle the American election process, and the first hour of conspiracy to dismantle America.

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Dec 16, 2020

How could the street know before Purdue's board knew?

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Dec 16, 2020

Madam Chair, thank you for holding this hearing.

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